Temperature-Controlled Cradle

Abstract

A device for maintaining a deceased fetus or infant at a temperature lower than ambient; comprises a frame (14), a cooling unit (40) operatively attached to the frame, a cradle or bassinet (20) sized to contain the fetus or infant, operatively attached to the frame, and thermally connected to the cooling unit (40) which comprises a compressor system (44), a copper coil surrounded with an aluminium finned condenser unit (46), heat exchanger (48), evaporator (50) and base plate (30), drain pan (52), power supply conduit (54), and a thermostat (42).

Description

[0001]This is a PCT patent application claiming priority to co-pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 492,380 filed May 1, 2017 and entitled “Temperature-Controlled Cradle”.[0002]This PCT patent application is filed by applicant Comfort Innovations LLC for the inventor Wendy Kowalski, a citizen of the United States, residing in Lakeland, Fla., for the invention of a Temperature-Controlled Cradle.[0003]A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the reproduction of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever.[0004]All patents and publications described or discussed herein are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF INVENTION[0005]This invention relates to a temperature-controlled baby cradle, or bassinet. More...

AI Technical Summary

Problems solved by technology

The loss of a baby, or infant, can be devastating for the parents.

Stillbirth is one of the most devastating of losses, affecting over 25,000 families each year.

For many parents, stillbirth is a loss that hit unexpectedly—up to half of all stillbirths occur in pregnancies that had seemed problem-free.

However, past methods of addressing the matter have fallen short.

This interrupts the grieving process and lacks sensitivity.

Using ice packs, dry ice, or chilled rice bags are a short-term solution, requiring restocking or re-chilling and sometimes the use of harmful chemicals, and result in significant temperature fluctuations and wetness due to melting.

Similarly, turning the temperature down in the entire room is a short term solution that leads to temperature fluctuations and can make the entire room uncomfortable.

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